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The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Andrew Barnikel, Adam Tamburello, Connor Wright

400 episodes

2 days ago

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news with a focus on the coaching and front office side. This week we're going to be talking about Chris Armas out in Colorado, followed by a duo out at Red Bull in coach Sandro Schwarz and Director of Football Jochen Schneider. Next we talk about Corey Wray off to St Louis as their new Sporting Director. Lastly, we discuss the use of AI in the sport, specifically in coachin...

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news with a focus on the coaching and front office side. This week we're going to be talking about Chris Armas out in Colorado, followed by a duo out at Red Bull in coach Sandro Schwarz and Director of Football Jochen Schneider. Next we talk about Corey Wray off to St Louis as their new Sporting Director. Lastly, we discuss the use of AI in the sport, specifically in coachin...

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The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 399: The MLS coaching carousel has begun

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news with a focus on the coaching and front office side. This week we're going to be talking about Chris Armas out in Colorado, followed by a duo out at Red Bull in coach Sandro Schwarz and Director of Football Jochen Schneider. Next we talk about Corey Wray off to St Louis as their new Sporting Director. Lastly, we discuss the use of AI in the sport, specifically in coachin...

2 days ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 398: What Went Wrong For The San Jose Earthquakes In 2025 ft Tectonic Takes!

In this episode, we are joined by Ivan from Tectonic Takes to chat about what went wrong with the San Jose Earthquakes to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 10/18/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermi...

5 days ago

28 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 397: What Went Wrong For The Colorado Rapids In 2025 ft Box State Footy!

In this episode, we are joined by Juan from Box State Footy to chat about what went wrong with the Colorado Rapids to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 10/18/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamic...

1 week ago

22 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 396: Ronny Deila out in Atlanta, Marco Donadel permanent in Montreal

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news. This week we're going to be talking about Ronny Deila out in Atlanta, followed by Marco Donadel announced as the permanent new head coach in Monteal. Next we talk about Chris Armas press conference crash out on Matt Pollard and the Burgundy Wave. Lastly, we discuss the MLS Cup Playoffs being available to all Appletv users. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscu...

1 week ago

49 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 395: MLS Cup Playoffs Round 1 Previews and Predictions!

In this episode, we sit down to give a preview and our predictions of the first round of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs! Recorded on: 10/23/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnu...

1 week ago

37 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 394: What Went Wrong For The New York Red Bulls in 2025 ft Seeing Red!

In this episode, we are joined by Mark from Seeing Red to chat about what went wrong with the New York Red Bulls to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 10/13/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf ...

2 weeks ago

18 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 393: So Long, Legends!

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're giving our flowers to many recent retirement announcements from guys in MLS including some absolute legends such as Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Darlington Nagbe. We will recap their entire career, including what they have meant to their teams, to MLS, and to the sport. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire...

2 weeks ago

42 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 392: What Went Wrong For Houston Dynamo In 2025 Ft Foxtrot TV!

In this episode, we are joined by Matt from Flyover Footy to chat about what went wrong with the St. Louis City SC to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 10/11/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamic...

2 weeks ago

24 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 391: What Went Wrong For The LA Galaxy In 2025? ft La Cuna Galaxiana!

In this episode, we are joined by Matt from Flyover Footy to chat about what went wrong with the St. Louis City SC to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 10/6/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf...

3 weeks ago

20 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 390: What Went Wrong For St. Louis City's 2025 Season ft Flyover Footy!

In this episode, we are joined by Matt from Flyover Footy to chat about what went wrong with the St. Louis City SC to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 10/4/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf...

3 weeks ago

30 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 389: What Went Wrong With Sporting KC's 2025 Season ft For The Glory KC!

In this episode, we are joined by Chad from For The Glory KC to chat about what went wrong with the Sporting KC to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 10/2/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #m...

4 weeks ago

27 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 388: What Went Wrong For Toronto FC In 2025? ft Waking The Red!

In this episode, we are joined by Corey from Waking The Red to chat about what went wrong with the Toronto FC to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 9/30/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #mes...

1 month ago

26 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 387: What Went Wrong For The New England Revolution In 2025? Ft Caleb Pongratz!

In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Pongratz to chat about what went wrong with the New England Revolution to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 9/28/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #me...

1 month ago

27 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 386: What Went Wrong for Atlanta United ft Sydney from Scarves and Spikes

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and this week we are joined by Sydney Hunte from Scarves and Spikes to help us break down what went wrong for Atlanta United. Where do you begin with this team but evidently it will have to be somewhere and we're here to point out a few reasons why the team missed the playoffs this year. Hopefully we won't be making this episode next season. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc ...

1 month ago

30 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 385: Predicting who will make the 2025 MLS playoffs

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and this week, with only a couple games left in the season, we're discussing who will make the MLS playoffs. We are going to go team by team and look at their remaining schedule to determine if they can either hold their position in a playoff spot, or will someone come and take their spot. Let us know what you think and who you think is making the playoffs! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottef...

1 month ago

55 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 384: Messi League Soccer is so back!

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news. This week we're going to be talking about Caleb Porter out in New England, followed by the rumor that Messi and Inter Miami are on the verge of a contract extension. Lastly, we discuss DC United's... interesting move for their newest Managing Director. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf...

1 month ago

48 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 383: What Went Wrong For CF Montreal In 2025 ft TBIR Montreal!

In this episode, we are joined by Elias from The Ball Is Round Montreal to chat about what went wrong for CF Montreal to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 9/15/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiam...

1 month ago

40 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 382: Top 10 MLS coaches of all time

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series covering all things top 10. As previous listeners will know, there is nothing we like more than yelling at each other and being yelled at by you, so what better way to entice that then by rating top 10s. This week, we will be giving our picks for the top 10 coaches in MLS history, from all time greats like Sigi Schmid to the present stars like Wilfried Nancy. Let us know your top 10 and what you think of our picks! Rec...

1 month ago

53 minutes

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 381: Someone please tell Suarez that the hawk tuah meme is not relevant anymore

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're doing our final recap of Leagues Cup 2025 and boy is there a lot to talk about. We'll talk the game, what it means for Brian Schmetzer's legacy, and of course going to talk about the brawl between Miami and Seattle. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 ...

1 month ago

1 hour

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Episode 380: Get Those Tin Foil Hats Ready, It's MLS Conspiracy Time!

In this episode, we give our thoughts on the biggest conspiracies to hit MLS this week! Are MLS curating calls to help sell narratives in real time? Do they create success for individual players for clicks? Are they mandating MLS inclusion on the national team for viewers? We cover all that and more this week! Recorded on: 8/28/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids...

2 months ago

37 minutes